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Days 21 to 30 – The best types of charity: Many people believe that righteousness is praying, fasting, going for hajj, and doing dhikr. But Allah says, Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, i.e. in prayer. The Prophet said, The best of the people are those who … Read more

Days 11 to 20 – Developing praiseworthy character: When the Mother of the Believers Ayisha (ra) was asked about the character of Rasulullah ﷺ, she replied, ‘the character of the Messenger of Allah was the Quran.’ [Abu Dawud] The Quran is a guide for developing the Muslim personality. It asks us to develop certain characteristics, … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim Another Ramadan is around the corner, I hope and pray that each of us are allowed by Allah azza wa jall to live to see it and get the maximum benefit out of the blessed month. Here is my Ramadan gift to you, a printable 30-day chart containing small bits of advice … Read more

Allah calls Himself Dhul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam—The Possessor of Glory and Honour, The Lord of Majesty and Generosity — on two occasions in the Quran. He is the one who owns each attribute and manner of glory, majesty, superiority, generosity, and honour. Dhul-Jalaali wal-Ikraam is the source of great splendour and abundance! The Owner of Loftiness and Majesty, … Read more

A struggle that all reverts and those who are not native Arabic speakers is not being able to read, write, speak or understand the true language of the Quran. Not only must we first learn the basics so that we may worship Allah (swt), but we also must strive to understand so that we can … Read more

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The last three surahs of the Qur’an have a unique relationship among themselves. On many occasions the Prophet ﷺ advised the Companions to recite them together, especially the last two surahs, which were even revealed together. These three are often the first surahs a Muslim child memorizes right after surah Fatihah, but … Read more

Allah (swt) has created all of us unique, with different passions and interests, degrees of faith and patience, ideas and ethics. Marriage is a beautiful blessing, but can also have it’s fair share of distress and complications. It is in times of difficulty that it is important to remember Allah (swt) and His instructions when … Read more

When a wave of depression and darkness overtakes us, it is difficult for us to appreciate the sun shine when it emerges from the clouds. It is even more difficult to be happy when overcome with sadness and burden weighs us down and makes us feel as if we have no one, we are not … Read more

Patience and gratitude are two keys of happiness. The Prophet ﷺ has said, If Allah intends for a servant to reach a rank he is unable to reach by his good deeds, then Allah will put him to trial in his body or his wealth or his children, and he will be patient until he … Read more